The KeryFlex procedure is an immediate cosmetic improvement of the appereance of a traumatised oenail providing a natural-looking nail. It is unaffected by acetone, nail polishes or detergents. Ideal candidates have mild to moderate impairment caused by: Nail fungus Nail shape changes due to injury Spoon shaped nails Brittle and splitting nails Horizontal ridges Discolored nails Why KeryFlex? Offers another option for patients with damaged toenails Delivers immediate and significant cosmetic enhancement after one visit Looks and feels completely natural Provides for cosmetically pleasi ..read more

DID MUM, DAD OR GRANDMA KINDLY PASS THE BUNION GENE ONTO YOU??? WANT TO KNOW YOUR OPTIONS?? A large influence in the development of Bunions (hallux abducto valgus) is genetics. Other factors leading to bunions and the worsening of bunions are – sub talar joint pronation forces occurring late in stance phase ( rolling in ) – a short 1st metatarsal – ill fitting footwear – high heeled footwear. This is because all of these things place excessive stress on the 1st metatarsal phalangeal joint. TREATMENT OF BUNION’S DEPENDS ON THE GOALS OF THE PATIENT. Fix the pain?? Fit into more shoes?? Fix the a ..read more

Summer often means sweaty feet and public swimming pools, both of these can be an environment for organisms that may cause skin and nail issues on the feet. Toe nail fungus (or nail rot) Toe nail fungus is caused by a type of tinea that can infect nails. A common reason why nails become infected is from trauma which creates an area for the fungus to opportunistically enter. The first thing to differentiate is if the thickened nail is due to trauma, fungal infection or a combination of both. Treatment can consist of topical ointments applied daily/weekly, thorough debridement and reduction of t ..read more

Most chronic foot, ankle and leg complaints are caused by the way you walk and run. Foot posture doesn’t just effect foot function, but also leg, knee, hip and back function. Addressing poor posture and stability Foot orthotics are prescribed by podiatrists to help redistribute forces and loads that cause chronic foot and leg injuries. This will ensure that your foot or leg condition can rehabilitate in a timely manner and also help prevent the reoccurrence of the injury. Many foot and leg injuries are mechanical in nature. These mechanical issues can arise from poor foot posture or poor funct ..read more

Let us help you get your feet Spring/Summer ready! We get it!  It’s easy to forget about caring for our feet during Winter.  Our nails grow, our skin can dry and crack, fungal infections can form due to non-breathing shoes, corns can appear due to constant enclosed footwear and we can even get chilblains from decreased circulation in the colder weather. At Base Podiatry we will assess and treat your feet during a 30 minute consultation and then address any problems that may require ongoing care.  Below are the treatments or services we provide for the following is ..read more

Plantar warts are caused by the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) and cause a hard and often painful thickened lesion on the sole of the foot. Plantar warts occur in all age groups but are very common in children due to their immature immune system. Plantar warts are not a serious health threat and can sometimes spontaneously resolve without treatment. However sometimes they require treatment to stimulate healing. Often in adults plantar warts can be stubborn and only respond to the most aggressive treatment methods.  Children who suffer from plantar warts will often see them spontaneously r ..read more

We are now offering paraffin wax baths in Mt Eliza and Cheltenham! These warm wax baths have both a clinical and relaxation effect.  Heated paraffin wax envelopes your feet stimulating circulation and easing the symptoms of arthritis. The cold weather has hit which for some means chilblain season.  Chilblains are caused by poor circulation in the skin when exposed to cold conditions or when there a rapid change in temperature of the feet. The main symptoms of chilblains are: Burning sensations on the skin around the toes Red, blue or white swollen toes Intense itching Blister like ..read more

DO YOU SUFFER FROM REPETITIVE IN GROWN TOE NAILS??? WOULDN'T IT BE NICE TO FIX THE PROBLEM FOR GOOD?? Ingrown toe nails can be caused from a variety of things. Some common causes include: - wearing shoes that crowd your toenails - cutting your toenails too short or leaving nail spikes when trimming edges - direct trauma to the nail or having excessively curved toenails INGROWN TOE NAILS CAN BE VERY PAINFUL!! Podiatrists are trained to perform minor surgeries to remove the section of offending nail. A local anaesthetic is administered to make the process pain free. Following the removal of nai ..read more

DO YOU SUFFER FROM HEEL PAIN? Have you tried several treatments and they have failed? If so, you may benefit from shockwave therapy. What is SWT?? Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy (ESWT) devices generate pulses of high pressure sound that travel through the skin. These high pressure pulses create metabolic change and allow old damaged weak cells to be replaced by new healthy cells resulting in stronger tissues. Tissues subjected to shockwave therapy tend to form new blood vessels that promote strong tissue growth. Although the complete remodelling phase takes up to 12 weeks, patients often r ..read more

Heel pain is the most common condition podiatrists assess and treat.  It is estimated that over 17% of the population will suffer from heel pain at some stage of their life.  Our patients complain about the following symptoms when they talk about their heel pain:   > Sharp, stabbing pains in the heel or arch when they get out of bed > Biting heel pain after sitting > Dull aches after exercise or prolonged standing   The good news is most heel pain can be treated by performing a few simple exercises.  But lets be clear about what we are talking about ..read more